Is Double Bay or Edgecliff more expensive?

Double Bay has the higher median house price ($7.60M) compared with $4.21M in Edgecliff.

Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Edgecliff?

Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $1050/wk in Edgecliff, making Edgecliff the more affordable rental market.

Is Double Bay or Edgecliff at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Double Bay vs Edgecliff?

Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Edgecliff has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Double Bay vs Edgecliff: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Double Bay commands a $3.39M premium on median property price over Edgecliff; Edgecliff is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Double Bay has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Woollahra

Double Bay

2028

Woollahra

Edgecliff

2027

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Double Bay (2028) and Edgecliff (2027) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Double Bay	Edgecliff
SAFETYSafety Edgecliff leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Double Bay leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	1▲	0
FINANCEFinance Edgecliff leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$7.60M	$4.21M
Median unit price	$2.13M	$1.30M
Median weekly rent	$1100/wk	$1050/wk
Annual price growth	+23.1%	+91.3%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Double Bay leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	77

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Double Bay if...

Double Bay leads on Family, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Edgecliff if...

Edgecliff leads on Safety, Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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Common questions

Is Double Bay or Edgecliff more expensive?: Double Bay has the higher median house price ($7.60M) compared with $4.21M in Edgecliff.
Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Edgecliff?: Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $1050/wk in Edgecliff, making Edgecliff the more affordable rental market.
Is Double Bay or Edgecliff at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Double Bay vs Edgecliff?: Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Edgecliff has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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